J Percy Priest Lake

About J Percy Priest Lake

The Nashville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to J. Percy Priest Lake. The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities from which to choose, including: fishing, hunting, camping, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, and others. Because of the lake's proximity to Nashville (15 minutes from downtown) lakeside recreation can fit nicely into your other vacation plans.

How to Get There

From Nashville, 5 miles east on I-40 to Stewarts Ferry Pike exit, right on Stewarts Ferry Pike, left on Bell Rd.

Facilities at J Percy Priest Lake

This recreation area contains 8 facilities — campgrounds, trailheads, and visitor centers.

• JEFFERSON SPRINGS — Campground
• POOLE KNOBS — Campground
• ANDERSON ROAD CAMPGROUND — Campground
• COOK DAY USE AREA — Campground
• SEVEN POINTS (TN) — Campground
• Anderson Road Day Use — Campground
• Nashville Shores — Facility
• SMITH SPRINGS — Campground

Plan Your Visit to J Percy Priest Lake

Heading to J Percy Priest Lake? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)